Atlanta to Raleigh drive: 20 ranked stops, break in Fair Play

The marquee layout at a 45-hole winery resort, no overnight stay required to play. A parkland design winding past vineyards 45 minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Southern Railway's Spencer Shops with the largest surviving roundhouse in North America; seasonal train rides.

Three hiking miles cross unusual Piedmont habitat to a summit overlook above the Eno River. Travelers can use the short overlook spur or commit to a moderate loop without needing a long mountain hike.

Charlotte’s flagship, home of the award-winning Hop Drop ’n Roll IPA

A Robert Trent Jones design on Duke's Durham campus, long and tree-lined with a true championship pedigree. Open to the public and rich in college-golf history.

Eighteen of Jack's favorite holes from around the world, recreated outside Atlanta. A greatest-hits round you can actually book.

Zoo, aquarium and science museum on one admission, plus a treetop ropes course - a genuine triple-header, not a generic zoo stop.

A scenic 36-hole public club beside the granite dome of Stone Mountain Park, with lake and mountain views east of Atlanta. A handy metro round.